IT'S lucky those padded shoulders are broad enough to take the news they have been voted the biggest fashion mistake of all time.

The 80s shoulder-pad style, made famous by the stars of Dynasty, is the clothing trend which 21st century shoppers say they would least like to see again.

The decade that taste forgot - which is also remembered for its flouncy-cuffed New Romantics - has been singled out for particularly harsh criticism

Other fashions from the time which feature on the hate list include fluorescent towelling socks and heavy metal T-shirts.

But other decades don't escape unscathed in the top 10 list compiled for Lakeside shopping centre in Essex.

Despite being a product of what 56 per cent say was the best era for fashion, iconic 60s go-go boots came second in the hall of shame.

Dishonourable mentions, with three entries each, also go to the 70s and the 90s.

Seventies disasters include overpowering cheap aftershaves, such as Brut and Old Spice, and jump suits as worn by TV crime fighters Charlie's Angels. And was it ever cold enough to excuse ear muffs?

Voters also felt they had plenty in their recent past to be ashamed of, with 90s horrors bum bags and spiral perms taking their places with Geri Halliwell's outrageously skimpy Union Jack dress.

Celebrity stylist Hannah Sandling said: "People tend to associate the 80s with power dressing brought about by female Dynasty cast members and the Sloane Ranger country-town look of tweeds and ruffles."

"The Noughties have seen lots of past trends going full circle. The 60s was a decade of exploration and discovery, which could be why it's so fondly remembered."